In 2003 Livingstone called upon his supporters to fund his candidacy for the 2004 election as he lacked the support of a “big party Machine” and would depend “on the hard work and financial support of individuals” to re-elect him as Mayor of London.
“Now that Ken has rejoined Labour, he should return all the donations he has received for his mayoralty candidacy as he now has the backing of the New Labour party machine. To do otherwise would be hypocrisy on the part of Mayor”, said Darren Johnson, Green Party candidate for Mayor of London.”
“For those who voted Livingstone last time but can’t stomach voting Labour, the Green Party is the only serious choice. If voters want policies based on peace, justice and equality, they need to vote Green in the June elections.”
Darren Johnson is focussing his campaign on quality of life. His policy platform is designed to ensure that London becomes a green, viable and sustainable city for all.
NOTES FOR EDITORS
1. Darren Johnson is 37 and was selected as the Green Party’s candidate for Mayor of London in May 2003. He was elected to the London Assembly in May 2000 where he is Leader of the Green Party Group. He was also elected to Lewisham Council in May 2002.
2. The Mayoral election will be held on June 10th next year at the same time as the elections for the London Assembly and European Parliament. At the last Assembly elections the Greens scored one of their best ever results in the Party’s history, securing 11.1% of the vote across London and winning three seats on the 25-member Assembly.
For further information and to arrange interviews with Darren Johnson contact Penny Kemp on 01622 890601 or m 07711 760692
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